The Dacia Spring 2027 is heading to Spanish showrooms with a starting price of 15,000 euros under the Plan Auto Plus. The redesigned electric car offers up to 250 kilometers of range and room for four adults, addressing city drivers’ concerns about price and whether its range and practicality suit urban use.
The changes focus on the basics. The car is now 3.85 meters long and 18 centimeters wider than before, easing the cramped cabin of the old model. Four adults can sit comfortably, a rarity in a car this size.
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It uses an 80-horsepower electric motor and a 27.5 kWh battery, giving it up to 250 kilometers of range. Dacia says the average Spring owner drives just 34 kilometers a day, so one charge can last a week for many people.
Charging is more flexible. The Spring 2027 can reach 80 percent charge in nine hours from a standard 6.6 kW outlet. With a 50 kW fast charger, it takes 28 minutes. A reinforced home socket takes five hours for a solid top-up, easing charging for buyers without a dedicated home charger.
The interior has changed, too. It now features a 7-inch digital display and a 10.1-inch central touchscreen with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. Physical climate controls remain, keeping operation straightforward. USB-C ports sit alongside a V2L system, which lets drivers power devices from the car’s battery. Storage includes 20 liters of interior cubbies, plus a split-level boot floor for the 337-liter trunk.
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A new front storage compartment adds 18 liters under the redesigned grille. Along with the basic boot, it gives the Spring one of the largest cargo spaces among city EVs.
Production has moved to Dacia's Slovenian plant, making the car eligible for European incentives. Under the Plan Auto Plus, the starting price drops to 15,000 euros, undercutting most competitors and removing a common reason to avoid electric cars.
The first generation sold 210000 units in 40 countries, showing demand for affordable electric cars. With the 2027 update, Dacia is betting that a better-equipped and more comfortable EV, still priced for budget-conscious buyers, will attract even more people. The approach echoes recent launches such as the Kia EV2, where real-world usability matters more than flashy specs.
Dacia has focused on what city drivers care about: price and space, with range also basic to the Spring’s appeal. The 2027 model sticks to the basics at an affordable price, without chasing luxury or showcase technology. In a market full of expensive models and overhyped features, that is a welcome change. Whether Spanish buyers respond as strongly as they did to the first generation remains an open question, but the essentials are in place for electric cars to become a mainstream option.
